Repro System Biochemistry 1

Question 1

What mineral is necessary for spermatogenesis?

Answer 1

Zinc. This mineral affects prolactin.

Question 2

What process gives spermatozoa ATP?

Answer 2

The creatine and phosphocreatine shuttle

Question 3

What components make up seminal vesicle secretions?

Answer 3

Fructose, mucus, Vitamin C, flavins, phosphorylcholine, and prostaglandins

Question 4

What role does fructose play in sperm?

Answer 4

It is their primary fuel

Question 5

What components make up prostate gland secretions?

Answer 5

Citrate, enzymes (ex: fibrinolysin), and prostate-specific antigen

Question 6

What set of vitamins may play a role in liver metabolism of estrogen?

Answer 6

B Vitamins

Question 7

A magnesium deficiency could result in which symptoms in females?

Answer 7

Generalized myopathies and a lower pain threshold

Question 8

What mineral affects prolactin release?

Answer 8

Zinc; it can inhibit prolactin release

Question 9

What essential fuels or building materials are needed for endometrial growth?

Answer 9

Glutamine, glucose, essential fatty acids and amino acids